Curragh (IRE) Horse Racing Result Report — 26 September 2026

The Curragh (IRE) hosted a thrilling day of flat racing on 26 September 2026. Held on the Turf course with a going of Good To Yielding, the meeting featured a total of 6 races. This Curragh (IRE) report provides a comprehensive look at the Curragh (IRE) results and the key performances from across the afternoon.

Meeting Statistics

• The favourite strike rate for the day stood at 33%, highlighting the competitive nature of the fields.
• Total runners: 89
• Average field size: 14.8
• Biggest-priced winner: Uncle Goalie (IRE) at 17.00, winning the Izuzu Ireland Handicap.

Race-by-Race Results

• 2:35 — Kwiff Supercharged Joe McGrath Handicap (5f): Winner: Red Evolution (IRE) (Reese Holohan, M D O'Callaghan, 4.33). 2nd: Cardiff By The Sea (IRE) (19.00, .5 btn), 3rd: Moltophino (IRE) (8.50, 1.25 btn).
• 3:10 — Churchill Tyres Beresford Stakes (Group 2) (8f): Winner: Noble Exhibit (IRE) (W. M. Lordan, Aidan O'Brien, 1.91). 2nd: City of Dubai (IRE) (5.50, 1.25 btn), 3rd: Drumbeat (IRE) (6.00, 1.5 btn).
• 3:45 — Izuzu Ireland Handicap (7f): Winner: Uncle Goalie (IRE) (Rory Cleary, Rory Anthony Devine, 17.00). 2nd: Eddie G (IRE) (12.00, 0.3 btn), 3rd: Excellent Believe (GB) (3.00, 1.25 btn).
• 4:20 — Goffs Million (7f): Winner: Trean (IRE) (W. J. Lee, P. Twomey, 3.25). 2nd: Hi Corbett Court (IRE) (81.00, .5 btn), 3rd: Ballinea Star (IRE) (34.00, .75 btn).
• 4:55 — Grá Chocolates Maiden (10f): Winner: Come What May (IRE) (W. M. Lordan, Aidan O'Brien, 6.00). 2nd: Almazann (IRE) (2.88, 3.5 btn), 3rd: Leopold The First (IRE) (26.00, 1.5 btn).
• 5:25 — Equiwinner Patches Fillies Maiden (9f): Winner: Saxony Charms (IRE) (G. F. Carroll, A Oliver, 5.50). 2nd: Sunatia (FR) (5.00, 2 btn), 3rd: Together Now (USA) (2.50, 0.3 btn).

Trainers & Jockeys on the Day

• Top Trainers: Aidan O'Brien (2 wins), M D O'Callaghan, Rory Anthony Devine, P. Twomey, and A Oliver (1 win each).
• Top Jockeys: W. M. Lordan (2 wins), Reese Holohan, Rory Cleary, W. J. Lee, and G. F. Carroll (1 win each).

Insight

The meeting saw a 33% favourite strike rate, with market leaders Noble Exhibit (IRE) and Trean (IRE) both obliging for punters. However, the card also produced notable upsets, headlined by Uncle Goalie (IRE), who returned at 17.00 to secure victory in the Izuzu Ireland Handicap.

The performance of W. M. Lordan was particularly noteworthy, steering two winners to the winner's enclosure for trainer Aidan O'Brien, reinforcing their strong form at the venue.

For a full breakdown of the data, visit our complete Curragh (IRE) race results 26 September 2026 page.